Tuesday, April 27, 2010

hiatus explained

first,
thank you all for your kind words
i really appreciate them

now the explanation

it got to be a bit overwhelming to think of things to post
and the ones that i did post had a certain tone that i wasn't thrilled with
and most importantly, what got overwhelming was finding myself feeling compelled to read everyone else's blogs and comment on them


so i am embarking on a new journey

i will try to;

write as often as i can
not feel guilty about the "down"
visit other's blogs as often as i can
de-pressurize myself

i'm going to try to let my blog be itself and let them fall where they may

so here's to a new day...

17 comments:

Monkey Man said...

You are so right on. When the Blogahood becomes work or feels like an obligaion, we need to step back. I am sure all will be more than empathetic.

Anonymous said...

glad to see you've returned. you're completely right, just take it easy and write what comes whenever you friggin feel like it! ^_^

Brian Miller said...

welcome to your new day...glad you are back and look forward to seeing where it goes from here...

Unspoken said...

Cheers. I feel your words as I have lived them myself.

Marla said...

Can you see me smiling?

Unknown said...

Oh my god it's a mirage.....

Am I ever happy to see you back!
Now thrill me :)

just cut the crap and write...
when you feel like it,and what you feel like

Peace ~ Rene
Missed ya , dude

Irish Gumbo said...

Yes, exactly. I am stepping back myself, for the same reasons.

Well put, kind sir!

Captain Dumbass said...

Good plan.

Grant said...

I recommend booze as a solution to all your worries.

Who are you again?

Kate said...

I've found the answer to a lot of my struggles is to just let them be themselves. You'll make it.

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad to see you again! You were missed, but I totally understand what you are saying about blogging and the pressure to write and blogaround. Ease on back in! - G

JoJo said...

Glad you are back! I've checked your blog every day to see if you'd updated!

justsomethoughts... said...

monkey man - thanks. it seems they are.

vencora - thank you. i shall.

mr miller - long time. thank you.

shewrites - thank you.

marla - why, yes. yes i can.

not the rockerfellers - thank you. and i shall do my very best.

irish - thanks. i see how it is. i come, you leave. very nice. i wont feel offended.

captain - thank you.

grant - i wish thats all it took. and to answer your question, just the guy at the end of the bar.

kate - thanks. i will endeavor to let them be.

georgina - thanks

jojo - thank you. well, i'm back :)

Everyday Goddess said...

Hey JST!
Sounds like a great plan ~ I completely agree!

My blog always reinvents itself through me. I'm just along for the ride.

Welcome back!

LaughOutLoud said...

LOVE. THIS. POST.

bobbybegood1 said...

Well, hallelujah!!!! You live and breathe. I stopped following you because I thought something serious had happened to you. I am so GLAD your back. Four months is a long time Just. Your writings are extremely poignant. Love it! Cheers!!

Anonymous said...

I do no what you mean here, completely. Welcome back.